Where do you start checking for leaky pipes?
Hi Jasonrkr, You might also check your water meter before going to bed...take the reading and check in the morning before you run water.See if th...
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CEILING TILE
Hi BOBSUMMERS, There are a number of spray paints which cover stains and match the ceiling tile color.If your tiles are white (not off white) the...
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Plastic kickplate
Hi Indiana, I have done this at work in several areas that I got tired of repairing/painting.A good hardware store sells plexi-glass or facsimile...
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Spilled paint
Hi JimA, The easiest way to get rid of the paint is to brush roof coating on the shingles.You could damage the shingles trying to clean them.The ...
over 11 years by Matches
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basement flooring
Hi mlaplante, You'll be spreading a carpet adhesive over the floor prior to laying the rug.This should prevent any bleed through even though I d...
over 11 years by Matches
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New Grass....
Hi Ledge, It's a little late for new seeding here in New England, but if you have some growth,there's hope.I can't answer your question about dor...
over 11 years by Matches
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:) Drain Fields
One more time, As I reread your original post,it occured to me that this is really not your responsibility if you are renting.In fact,your landl...
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:) Drain Fields
Hi again, This is hardly a project for a do-it-yourselfer.I only wanted to share a possibility for a solution.Your present field could be saturat...
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:) Drain Fields
Hi yickkievargo, When I was growing up we had this problem as well.Prior to connecting to sewer,it was suggested we change the drain field.As I r...
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Morning Glory vines
Hi RoyK, You really need to dig these out to get rid of them.Trying to spray them next year with a herbicide will be tricky.I am not aware of any...
over 11 years by Matches
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LOUD toilet
Hi Castle6, Noisy toilets are the result of water going through the pipes or the insides of the toilet.You may need to change your ballcock assem...
over 11 years by Matches
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Oozing bathroom paint
JamesPatrick, I have found that the brand of stain killer that cleans up with ammonia and water is easier to deal with than the one requiring m...
over 11 years by Matches
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Oozing bathroom paint
Hi JamesPatrick, Although there could be something else going on here,it sounds exactly like nicotine running down the wall.I see this frequently...
over 11 years by Matches
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sewer pump
Hi peterprocopio, Start with [url] www.aermotorwindmills.com/zoellersumppumps.htm [/url] and/or put "effluent pumps" into a search engine.I have...
over 11 years by Matches
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thermostat placement
Hi sulynn, Other than what has already been covered,your last alternative is to install a zone valve with another thermostat.However,it would be ...
over 11 years by Matches
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insulation between basement and first floor
Hi wible 1, I can answer at least one part of your post with some confidence.My basement is similar to yours although I also maintain an office ...
over 11 years by Matches
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How do you remove Pet Odor/Stains from Cement floor?
Hi Oomah, Stains in concrete are difficult to remove as you may find from previous posts.For pet odors,most vets have products which I have hear...
over 11 years by Matches
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removing adhesive caulk
Hi rpxlpx, Carpenters would not be happy with this one but I have used a 3/4" wood chisel to remove caulk with success.Keep the beveled edge up a...
over 11 years by Matches
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Thermostat
Hello Edna, Try posting this under HVAC.Also try to post the heat pump manufacturer/model#.I know from experience that wiring a programmable t...
over 11 years by Matches
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solidsurface countertop/vanity
Hi ksb, This problem sounds like it has gotten way out of hand.If I were in your shoes,I'd drop by a plumbing supply house and get their advice, ...
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